Sun defends singles crown at table tennis worlds

DOHA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion and world No. 1 Sun Yingsha defeated second-ranked Wang Manyu 4-3 to retain her women's singles title at the World Table Tennis Championships on Sunday, adding to the mixed doubles crown she had claimed earlier in the tournament.

Roared on by a lively crowd, Sun prevailed over the 2021 world champion in a thrilling final, winning 11-8, 12-10, 8-11, 5-11, 12-10, 11-13, 11-7 in 88 minutes.

China's Chen Xingtong and Japan's Mima Ito claimed bronze medals after falling in the semifinals. ■